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Audience facing the red-curtain stage at the open mic

Makarafoonka Furan

The open mic. The microphone is open to anyone with something to say: poetry, song, comedy, stories, spoken word, a first performance or a hundredth.

For many young people the open mic is their first step into Fankeenna. Some go on to join a workshop, show work in the gallery or appear on Shaah iyo Shaxan.

How to perform

  • Send your full name to @fankeenna on Instagram before Thursday.
  • We add you to the list for that evening.

Good to know

  • Open to performers and audience
  • Perform in Somali or any language you work in
  • Photos and short clips go on @fankeenna. Tell us if you prefer not to be filmed.
Performers on the red-curtain stage Full courtyard audience Performer on the stage at a creative meet-up

Get on the list

Send your full name on Instagram and we add you to this Thursday's line-up.

Message @fankeenna